Beschreibung

Beschreibung

Describing the advantages of object oriented programming for finite element software development, this book explains the overall design philosophy and provides the reader with detailed programming information. It highlights the differences and demonstrates the advantages of the OO approach. It helps readers in implementing their own OO code.

Portrait

Ian Mackie is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Dundee, Scotland. His research covers two main fields: (i) the application of computational techniques to structural engineering problems; and (ii) the study of water filtration. The former covers the application of object-oriented methods, numerical methods, and neural network techniques. Applications include finite element analysis, dynamic behaviour of structures, cold-formed steel design, masonry arches, and novel structural materials.